Following reports that an initial 20 trucks of aid may be allowed into Gaza in the coming days, Islamic Relief says:
It’s vital that aid gets in but 20 trucks of aid is nowhere near enough. Much more is needed and time is running out to prevent this humanitarian nightmare deepening still further. The scale of destruction in Gaza is enormous. Hospitals have closed and those that are still running are having to choose who to operate [...]
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“I feel this time we might not be able to survive..”
"I feel this time we might not be able to survive.." Amid an unprecedented escalation in the region, there was an announcement on Monday that water and electricity to Gaza were cutting off as part of a ‘total blockade’ of the enclave. Here, an Islamic Relief worker in Gaza describes his experience in the city [...]
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Over 24 million people in Sudan are in need of humanitarian assistance
SUDAN, September 27, 2023 - According to the Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan 2023, about 24.7 million people require humanitarian assistance in order to survive. Since the Sudan clash conflict broke out in the middle of last April, about 4.8 million people have been displaced. The current situation in Sudan is still tense involving eight states [...]
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Resilience in Chaos: A Humanitarian’s account of braving Sudan’s conflict zones on World Humanitarian Day

Resilience in Chaos: A Humanitarian’s account of braving Sudan’s conflict zones on World Humanitarian Day Mohammad Golam Sorwar, Head of Programmes for Islamic Relief in Sudan, shares his firsthand account of the struggles and triumphs in a nation torn apart by conflict. His story, is a testament to the resilience and dedication of humanitarian workers, […]

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Through the Lens of Humanity

Through the Lens of Humanity As part of World Humanitarian day, videographer and photographer Majdi Samman talks about his experiences travelling to conflict zones and capturing his experiences on camera. Growing up in the conflicted region of the Occupied Palestinian Territories, I’ve been exposed to a world that most people only see through the news. […]

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World Humanitarian Day: Reflecting on Two Decades of Unwavering Commitment

World Humanitarian Day: Reflecting on Two Decades of Unwavering Commitment World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to recognising humanitarian personnel and those who have died working for humanitarian causes. Islamic Relief’s Head of Global Advocacy. Shahin Ashraf, talks about why this year’s theme, ‘No Matter Who, No Matter Where, No Matter What’, resonates so […]

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